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Author:   Robert E Hess ,  Kenneth I Maton ,  Kenneth Pargament
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.703kg
ISBN:  

9781560242253

ISBN 10:   1560242256
Pages:   346
Publication Date:   29 December 1992
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Contents Religion as a Resource for Preventive Action I. Religion as a Resource for Preventive Action: Conceptual and Empirical Foundations Religious Perspectives on Prevention: The Role of Theology A Sociological Overview: Mental Health Implications of Religio-Cultural Megatrends in the United States Review of Religion and Mental Health: Prevention and the Enhancement of Psychosocial Functioning Religious Factors in Physical Health and the Prevention of Illness Religion and Prevention of Illness in Later Life II. Religion as a Resource for Preventive Action: Toward the Promised Land The Religious Dimensions of Coping: Implications for Prevention and Promotion Religious Aspects in the Resolution of Parental Grief: Solace and Social Support Toward a Psychosocial Conceptualization of Religion as a Resource in Cancer Care and Prevention Prevention Theory and Action From the Religious Perspective Healing and Empowering Through Community Narrative The African-American Church: A Source of Empowerment, Mutual Help, and Social Change Reciprocal Ministry: A Transforming Vision of Help and Leadership Congregational Consultation Networking Between Agencies and Black Churches: The Lay Health Advisor Model Preventing Homelessness: Religious Organizations and Housing Development Reference Notes Included

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